Category: The Americas

Why is it better to explore Canada by train instead of stepping onto a plane and disembarking a few hours later? The answer is one simple word that’s synonymous with the Great White North – scenery. Summer or winter, there’s always a spectacular vista to drink in. Snow capped mountains,…

There are no shortage of Ottawa winter activities to keep you busy, laughing, and make great vacation stories upon your return home. You might have to ignore any skeptical attitudes you encounter while planning your trip though. “No one just goes to ‘check out’ Ottawa, there’s got to be more…

When you’re looking at where to eat in Ottawa, it can be tough to narrow the list down. There are a range of restaurants, cafes and great little kiosks where you can grab a quick bite or while away a few hours with friends. So while deciding where to eat…

I was so excited to stay at this Ottawa Hostel that I was counting down the days to my flight. It might seem like a strange sentiment and maybe even a strange way to kick off this post, but that’s how I felt. This Ottawa Hostel ticked all the boxes:…

Allow me to introduce you to two affordable San Francisco art galleries (for the price of just one). That’s right, you get to waft around feeling refined and upper classy (or if you’re like me, a level above a beret-wearing dog) all for the low price of $15 per adult.…

Taking a Winchester House virtual tour has been a little tricky since the contract for a movie about Sarah Winchester, played by Helen Mirren, was signed. Winchester will hit theatres in the US on February 2, 2018, and has been in production for a few years. But from the time…

Experiencing a city like San Francisco at night is the way to fall head-over-heels in love with a place. Sure there are gorgeous coastline views, iconic bridges and stretches of National Parks that will widen your eyes to saucers. But light art pieces scattered around a city make you feel…

When you conjure an image of California in your minds’ eye, does it all start with the golden sun beating down on a gorgeous beach? To experience the scenery, smells and attractions in real life, all you need is a Santa Cruz weekend. Just two hours south-west of San Francisco,…

There aren’t many US wineries that have a history spanning 129 years, and even less can say they were legally able to run during Prohibition. Testarossa Winery is the exception. Just a 20-minute drive south of San Jose and nestled in the hills of Los Gatos, Testarossa Winery’s wine cellars…

A Christmas season trip to San Francisco can be just as magical as any other northern hemisphere destination, despite the lack of snow. If you’re having trouble finding the best Christmas activities in San Francisco, I’ve compiled them for you. At least one of the events hark back to European…